LIM Design Co. offers consulting and design services for restaurants and food service facilities. Layout; drawings; efficient and cost effective plans; documents… An independent restaurant design firm.
Proper flow and space planning is paramount to a successful operating restaurant kitchen and dining room. We consult with you to design the layout of the restaurant for a minimum amount of labor intensity on your staff and the maximum amount of efficiency. During the design process we make as many changes as necessary for the specified space.

We have an advanced in-house computer assisted design department for the most detailed and accurate drawings possible. We save you time, money and aggravation in the planning of your commercial food service operation. Our designs are created to make your operational flow the most efficient possible.

Kitchen Design

From concept to completion, our experienced design professionals use the latest in CAD technology to create cost-effective and “cook-effective” kitchen designs. Our vast experience and dedication in all areas of foodservice design has established our company as a knowledgeable expert in the industry.

The design Process:
Type of Facility – Full service, fast food or bar/lounge. This distinction will determine the types of equipment and supplies that will be suggested in the kitchen and throughout the restaurant, new or used availability, and help the overall evaluation of the space needed for the restaurant as a whole.
Dimensions – We will measure your facility to acquire accurate interior dimensions of the foodservice space to be utilized. Actual dimensions may vary from previously drawn plans, or may be different after a previous remodel. Exact interior dimensions guarantee a good fit when restaurant equipment and supplies arrives for the kitchen installation.

Design Parameters – An initial meeting is necessary to determine the restaurant facility’s parameters. Will the concept work within the space provided for the kitchen or restaurant? How much seating is planned in the restaurant? What is the proposed menu?

Pre-drawing Consultation – Consultation with the owner, along with an architect and contractor is important so that the project goes smoothly. Existing electrical and plumbing, as well as any structural issues, can be discussed and incorporated into the initial preliminary restaurant floor plan.

Preliminary Design Drawing – The first drawing of the facility usually incorporates all aspects of the concept and pre- drawing consultation. The result is a preliminary floor plan drawn to scale of the restaurant and the kitchen line in detail. This scaled drawing becomes the “scratch pad” for future revisions to the planned restaurant. All parties involved now have the same baseline from which the finalized version of the facility will be created. The preliminary design process usually proceeds through two or three revisions before final drawings are started.

Finalized Drawings – The finalized functional floor plan for a foodservice establishment is the result of all changes in the preliminary drawing, input from all parties involved, and requirements of local health and building codes. Final drawings include detailed restaurant equipment floor plans, equipment schedule, required elevation drawings, engineered hood system drawings, detailed walk-in cooler and freezer drawings, and shop drawings for any custom fabricated stainless or millwork. Specification sheets on each piece of restaurant equipment are cataloged with the design set to insure all available information is presented to the entire team.

We offer unlimited access to all major lines of Commercial Restaurant and Kitchen Equipment for your Food Service Project. Our knowledgeable and experienced sales associates will help you select the equipment that’s right for your project and budget.

We offer delivery and installation of your equipment locally, nationally and worldwide.

Construction

Owner-operated and backed by over 10 years of general contractor experience in Miami, LIMdesignco has professionals that are highly trained in all aspects of the construction industry. From destruction to construction, we know what needs to be done and how to do it. Whether commercial or residential, we are available for any project. We offer turnkey construction services from design to completion. When you need design, project management or skilled trade workers, we will provide you with the means to complete your construction project.
We provide all Construction documents: Arquitectural and ingeniering drawings sealed and approved
We are fully licensed and insured, and offer warranty for all services provided. Most importantly, we work hard to finish each project on time and within budget.

Interior design

We offer interior designing services that are unmatched and well appreciated. We offer these with a blend of artistic talent and creativity. We have with us a team of experienced designers who can give the perfect touch that can make the interiors elegant and beautiful.

Certificate of occupation and certificate of use

The Certificate of Use assures that the business is allowed in the zoning district where it is located. It also verifies that the structure was built for the proposed type of business.

Prior to opening any business in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, a Certificate of Use (also called a C.U. or zoning permit) must be obtained. A C.U. is required when an industrial or commercial building is erected, altered or enlarged, or an existing building goes through a change of occupant, name or type of business.

Liquor License

Every bar that serves liquor must have a license to do so. Different agencies regulate the process in different states. Make sure you start the process of getting your license early in the timeline of starting up your bar. Depending on the system in your area, getting this license could take a year or more

Variances preparation and representation

A Variance is a relaxation of the terms of building code, and may be allowed only under exceptional circumstances when such action will not be contrary to the public interest, and where they are caused by conditions peculiar to the property and not the result of actions of the applicant, and where a literal enforcement of the code would result in unnecessary and undue hardship for the reasonable use of the property. A Variance may be authorized only for lot size, lot coverage, dimensions of side or rear setbacks, parking and loading requirements, or open space requirements. Except as otherwise provided by Miami 21; the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB) shall determine when a Variance may be granted.